Art Appraisal Research Assistant – On-Site in Chicago

MIR Appraisal Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

MIR Appraisal Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Chicago office, providing essential support in appraisal research, report preparation, and administrative operations.

We require a strong background in art history or related arts fields with excellent writing, research, and organizational skills. Priority to applicants available on Thursdays and Fridays for on-site work; remote/hybrid arrangements are not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History or related field.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in appraisal services, office management, or arts-related field.
• Minimum of three years of customer service experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Strong research abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional client interaction.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Strong time-management and prioritization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, photo-editing apps, and social media.
• Dependability, initiative, adaptability, willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on-site in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, proofread, and format professional appraisal reports.
• Conduct thorough valuation, provenance, and historical research on artworks, antiques, collectibles, and other personal property.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in research, documentation, and report preparation.
• Facilitate authentication requests and communicate with relevant institutions, galleries, and specialists.
• Assist Senior Appraisers during on-site inspections, as needed.
• Organize and maintain research materials, appraisal documentation, photographs, and client records.
• Provide general administrative and research support to ensure efficient daily office operations.

Skills

Writing

Research

Communication

Organizational

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History / related field

Master's degree in Art History / Fine Art (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Photo-editing apps

Social media platforms

Job description

MIR Appraisal Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Chicago office, providing essential support in appraisal research, report preparation, and administrative operations.

We require a strong background in art history or related arts fields with excellent writing, research, and organizational skills. Priority to applicants available on Thursdays and Fridays for on-site work; remote/hybrid arrangements are not offered.